Health Care Assistant

Purpose of the Job: CY ICS Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service KR7 Children’s Home Manager To provide direct care to children by engaging them in stimulating and meaningful learning activities. To encourage children to express their wishes and feelings and make their own choices as much as possible. To support children to attend all their appointments, learn English whilst feeling happy and safe. By doing this Residential Support Worker helps make sure children are cared for and ready to move to a more permanent home. Main duties and responsibilities: - Have responsibility for the day to day care of the children living in the home, under the direction of the Children’s Home Manager in line with Directorate Policy and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality Standards. - Keep up to date with National and Directorate policies and procedures, ensuring robust compliance in accordance with Ofsted regulations. - Promote equality for all individuals which recognises and encourages anti-discriminatory behavior, children’s rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity. - Attend daily handover meetings with the Children’s Home Managers to understand what tasks need to be completed, by who and when, during the shift. - Support the Children’s Home Managers in welcoming and orientating all children to the home. - Work with colleagues and other professionals to deliver a weekly program of education and activities so children have stimulating and meaningful learning and experiences. - Maintain records for every child on Liberi so they are clear, accurate and available for review by Social Workers and Managers. - Accompany children to/from all their appointments, which will involve transporting the children in a company vehicle. Book follow up appointments when accompanying children to initial appointments. - Attend and contribute to children’s Child in Care reviews. - Complete Incident Reports and submit these to the Children’s Home Managers whenever concerns are raised regarding the behaviours and safety of children, staff or a third party. January 2024 - Engage children in stimulating and meaningful learning activities. - Assist in the general operational duties of the home which could include laundry, preparing meals and other tasks, as directed by the children’s Home Manager. - Attend regularly and participate fully in supervision, team meetings and the appraisal process. - Participate in a shift rota system.

**Summary**

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be integral in providing compassionate care and support to patients in various settings, including care homes and home care environments. This role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in English, ensuring effective interaction with patients and their families. You will be responsible for assisting with care plans and daily activities, while your premium skills in driving may be beneficial for transporting patients. Your dedication to enhancing patient well-being will contribute significantly to our organization's mission of delivering high-quality health care.

**Qualifications**
- Strong communication skills in English
- Experience in home care and care home settings
- Ability to develop and implement care plans
- Valid driving license for transportation needs
- Proficient in IT for documentation and reporting
- Compassionate and patient-oriented approach to care

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Language training provided

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person